ChampionshipSat 31 Oct 2026
FootyMetrics AI
All predictions
WOL44%Draw24%
CDF32%Likeliest scorePremium
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Recent formLast 5 matches
This season vs league average
Yellow cards
5.00
avg 3.94+27%
Red cards
0.00
avg 0.14about avg
Fouls
25.17
avg 22.25+13%
Penalties
0.33
avg 0.20about avg
Hit rates
Last 6 matchesTotal cards
Over 3.54/667%
Over 4.54/667%
Over 5.52/633%
Total fouls
Over 22.54/667%
Over 24.53/650%
Over 26.53/650%
Home vs away
Per game, all their matches2.17 homeCardsaway 2.83
12.67 homeFoulsaway 12.50
Why strict
Joshua Smith averages 5.0 cards a game, 23% above the league average of 4.1. That is 5.0 yellows a game. A penalty is awarded about once every 3 games.
Match odds
Bet365Full-time
11.67
X3.90
24.75
Both teams to score
Yes1.50
No2.50
Over / under 2.5 goals
Over1.50
Under2.63
Season stats
Location
WOLfor12 / 12 gamesagainstCDF
Attack
1.7Goals1.4
16.8Shots14.3
4.2On target5.4
Build-up
55%Possession-
Defending
16.0Tackles16.7
Discipline
11.8Fouls13.3
1.8Yellow cards2.2
2.1Offsides3.3
Set pieces
7.1Corners5.0
StandingsChampionship 26/27
| Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4Wolverhampton Wanderers | |||
| 16Cardiff City |
Wolves vs Cardiff FAQ
Who is the referee for Wolves vs Cardiff?
Joshua Smith is the referee for Wolves vs Cardiff on 31 October.
How many cards does Joshua Smith average per game?
Joshua Smith averages 5.00 cards per game (5.00 yellow, 0.00 red) across 6 matches in Championship 26/27.
What is the lineup for Wolves?
Wolves's predicted lineup is: J. Sá, K. Trippier, H. Bueno, M. Nyasha Munetsi, André, A. Armstrong, Y. Mosquera, J. Bellegarde, L. Krejci, F. López González, M. Mané.
What is the lineup for Cardiff?
Cardiff's predicted lineup is: N. Trott, W. Fish, J. Bagan, J. Moylan, Y. Salech, C. Scanlon, J. Colwill, P. Ng, O. Tanner, A. Robertson, C. Willock.